Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Burlington, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

896 miles 1442 km · straight line
1075.2 miles estimated 1730.4 km · driving distance
21h 38min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Burlington, Iowa?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Burlington, Iowa is 896 miles (1442 km) as the crow flies. Burlington, Iowa is located ENE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1075.2 miles, taking about 21h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Burlington, Iowa in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Burlington, Iowa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Burlington, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 38min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 58min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~28h 7min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Burlington, Iowa

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 299 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients